Full-time actor

Chapter 388 [71] Emergency situation at the Olympics!

Swish!
Chen Yu stood with a single fist and palm, doing a martial arts closing pose, and looked at the Mandarin preliminary examination judges present with some breathlessness.

The content of the first round of the three auditions for actors in the National Theater includes resume screening and artistic performance preliminary selection.

Resume screening, as the name suggests, mainly checks the candidates' academic qualifications, professional background, acting experience, etc. Chen Yu obviously beat out all the actors who participated in the preliminary audition with him. Even though there are many veteran actors, in terms of awards, they are not that good. Fa compared with Chen Yu.

Who can compare with the award and honor of being the first person in Asia?
This is pure bullying.

As for the art performance preliminary round, candidates need to perform a short performance to showcase their personal talents and acting skills.

Chen Yu was rehearsing for the Olympics these days, so he didn't think too much and went straight to a set of Shaolin boxing.

All the judges looked at each other in confusion. To be honest, this talent had performed martial arts for the first time in the Chinese language test.

After all, this is rarely used in drama performances.

Many actors will perform singing, poetry recitation, or non-physical performances, etc. Martial arts does not have any advantages.

"Vote, everyone?"

Teacher Li Jianyi, who had just finished filming "The Best in the World", spoke with Cao Zhengchun's accent, sitting in the middle of the judges' seat, talking to the eight judges beside him.

The current Li Jianyi is not well-known among the public because "The Best in the World" has not yet been broadcast; but in the drama circle, he is a proper boss. In the 94 version of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", one person played more than thirty roles. The level of the character is also a ceiling for dubbing in China.

Compared with the role of Prosecutor Ji in "In the Name of the People", which he later appeared in, he is still nothing compared to this one. He is currently an active first-class actor in Mandarin.

The nine judges in front of me are all at the national level. Li Jianyi is the older one among them; there are also older artists who are responsible for the re-examination for the actor position; the final examination is for the Guohua leaders to interview. .

There are three levels of Chinese language, and each level is difficult.

This is an old saying in the industry. Many actors who have won the "Plum Blossom Award", the highest award in drama, have said more than once that learning Mandarin may be more difficult than winning the Plum Blossom Award.

Because many Plum Blossom Award-winning actors could not enter the National Theater, they ended up entering the People's Art Theater or a lower-level theater and became a mainstay.

"Martial arts, it's the first time that talent has been tested in our Chinese language for the first time!"

Liu Peiqi said to Han Tongsheng next to her.

Both of them are prime supporting roles in many TV series and movies, but they are both top-notch first-class actors in Chinese.

"Haha, that's also a physical performance!"

Han Tongsheng smiled, and Xin Boqing next to him nodded: "Just because the drama doesn't pay much attention to it, it doesn't mean it's not necessary!"

"Indeed, body shape and physical fitness are also very important to an actor's performance on stage!"

"Talent show, martial arts of course!"

"..."

Several people chatted for a while, and looked at Chen Yu who was still looking meticulous standing there, and they all smiled a little.

In the end, the nine judges unanimously voted for approval.

The results of each level of the three national examinations are determined on the spot, but in the retest only more than half of the people vote are needed to advance.

Chen Yu’s decision was approved by a unanimous vote.

"Thank you teachers!"

Chen Yu bowed to everyone. In fact, all the judges here knew him; but the first test was the first test. Although Chen Yu was famous now, every judge took the basic test very seriously.

Of course, it is impossible to guarantee Chen Yu's fame, and there will be no bonus points for him to pass the initial examination.

In fact, if a little-known actor were to perform a martial arts performance, the judges present might be in dispute.

In this industry, it is necessary to pay attention to connections. Even if they are big bosses in the drama industry, in the film and television industry, they may have to rely on people like Chen Yu to make money. Maybe they will be given a role in a movie in the future? !
Which one of you here is not a human being?
"It is indeed a good seedling!"

"My martial arts skills are nothing to say!"

"Well, there's just no performance, which is a pity!"

"He is quite humble..."

After Chen Yu left, Li Jianyi and others were still talking there; while many actors waiting outside the examination room spontaneously raised their heads when they saw Chen Yu coming out.

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

Now Chen Yu's face has become a household name due to the popularity of "House of Flying Daggers"; not only the movie, but also the media, newspapers, etc. are promoting it every day.

Which actor here participating in the Mandarin recruitment doesn't want to be like Chen Yu?
Some even took the initiative to say hello to Chen Yu, and Chen Yu responded one by one and walked out of the National Theater.

In three days, he will come here for a retest.

The re-examination is a step to further select candidates and is also the most important part of the exam, including interviews and comprehensive practical skills assessment.

The interview is a face-to-face communication with the candidates, which mainly examines the candidates' artistic accomplishment, acting theory level, role understanding, etc.; the comprehensive practical assessment is a comprehensive examination of the candidates' comprehensive performance abilities, including practical acting operations, singing, reading, and acting. Assessments in other aspects.

"There should be no problem with the retest..."

Chen Yu got in the car and drove towards the Olympic Building.

……

After four months of eight-minute Olympic rehearsals, Chen Yu had almost formed muscle memory for all the movements.

In fact, it is not just him, but also Tang Yan, Shen Jiani, etc. Everyone can now accurately time the overall rehearsal time to the second.

8 minutes, that’s it after rehearsal, no more, no less.

The Chinese people will never let go of this kind of thing; no one in the world can compare with the Chinese people. This is not Chen Yu's boast, the Chinese people are so awesome!
However, as soon as Chen Yu stepped into the rehearsal room, he felt that something was not right about the atmosphere!

In the past, many people did not start rehearsals, but they practiced very actively.

How? All gone?
Are you tired from rehearsing for 4 months?

That’s not the case!

A bunch of people were quite excited yesterday?

"What's going on, everyone?"

Chen Yu quietly asked Tang Yan, who was sitting there looking at the ceiling.

Lao Mouzi Shi Yande and others were not here at this time, there was only a group of rehearsal staff.

Tang Yan glanced at Chen Yu, and he lost his previous interest. Otherwise, he would tease Chen Yu from time to time, "Best Actor Chen is becoming more and more popular now, and he won't lead us little guys into the street."

"The program plan we submitted was rejected by the Athens Olympic Organizing Committee!"

Tang Yan said with a look of despair on his face, without any change in his expression.

"What's the matter?"

Chen Yu blinked: "Rejected?"

"Are you kidding me?"

"Brother, what time has it been? Do you think I am a joke?"

Tang Yan was so brave for the first time and gave Chen Yu a rollicking look.

"Grass!"

It’s too late for me to veto this. The Olympics will start in 20 days, right? !

"We were just informed, and there are too many people. Athens does not allow us to go with so many people!"

"..."

Chen Yu really didn't expect such a fucking thing to happen!

"That means we have to do all these rehearsals and dances that we have worked hard on for 4 months all over again?"

"That's pretty much it!"

Tang Yan sighed, his eyes dull: "Anyway, what Athens wants is that the number of people should be controlled within 60 people, no more; and in martial arts programs, props are not allowed and can only be used by one lead dancer at most. !”

"And it must be registered to ensure that there is no lethality-"

"Hahaha!"

Chen Yunuma was so angry that he laughed.

"What's wrong, are you still afraid that we'll cause trouble?" "So scared?"

Chen Yu was really scolding. Even though he had controlled his swearing after becoming famous, at this moment, he still wanted to greet these Athenian bastards.

Totally disgusting, isn't it?
I didn't mention this at first, but it was just before the Olympic Games started that I made such a move.

It’s obvious that you want to embarrass others!
"It is said that the props are too harmful, and I am afraid that if the performance goes wrong, it will hurt the participating athletes and the audience!"

"no!"

Chen Yu can understand this. Mistakes in performances are inevitable.

But he didn't quite understand this number of people.

"Within 60 people, we have 56 people from 56 ethnic groups. What about the other performers?"

"no need?"

Chen Yu was really angry. No wonder everyone in the entire rehearsal hall shivered. They must have been scolded for a round.

"Yes, in fact, the limit was originally only 50 people. After strong protests and negotiations by our Olympic Organizing Committee, it was changed to 60 people!"

56 ethnic groups are the bottom line, and they probably want to test it!
Chen Yu is familiar with this operation.

Well, it does fit the urinary nature of these people.

They can do this kind of thing, and they like to do it most.

"Now Director Zhang means that we have to participate in two rounds of the show. The 56 ethnic performers we prepared before will not be able to participate. We have to replace these 56 people!"

Tang Yan looked at everyone in the venue and whispered in Chen Yu's ear: "The order of the previous rehearsals will have to be changed!"

"Because between shows, you have to leave enough time to change clothes!"

"Think about it, after four months of training, and suddenly I hear this news, who can I replace? Who can handle it?"

Anyway, Tang Yan was a little desperate.

In fact, this is understandable.

All the programs originally rehearsed had to be disrupted and adjusted.

Because the props and costumes used in the performance are definitely different from the costumes of the 56 ethnic groups, and it takes time for the actors to change clothes, but the appearance only lasts 8 minutes.

"How come it's too late?"

Chen Yu thought it was unrealistic: "Before the 56 ethnic groups came out, the number of people who could perform on stage could only be four at most!"

"Four people are performing a show, and they're doing crazy things!"

This is no joke.

On a stage as big as the Olympics, four people can support one program?
The previous program featured 56 nationalities, so these four people definitely didn't have time to change their clothes.

"Yes, so we are still negotiating the number of people. 60 people is too much!"

"Even if it is done, the effect will not be good. Our Chinese show has to be big and grand, but the number of people is too small and it cannot be performed at all!"

This is true.

Chinese art is magnificent and more suitable for large-stage display. The larger the scene, the more spectacular it looks.

The opening ceremony of the 08 Olympic Games was a huge event, and the number of performers was enough to shock the world.

"Anyway, let's see what Director Zhang says!"

"The previous rehearsals will definitely be cancelled. It depends on how to adjust..."

Tang Yan shrugged his shoulders, but Chen Yu knew why the 04 Minutes in the Imperial Capital in 8 in his previous life was called the Black 8 Minutes by the Chinese people.

These 8 minutes are the biggest stain in Zhang Yimou's life, even more than the curses such as "Three Guns" and "The Great Wall".

Here's why.

Make bricks without straw.

People are always making things difficult for me, but if I can hand over a satisfactory answer to the foreigner, he is really trying his best.

In the previous life, when "These 04 Minutes" came out in 8, foreigners were all applauded. In China, they didn't dare to make movies that Lao Mouzi criticized, so they had no choice but to make a movie called "Ride Alone for Thousands of Miles" Gou Yibo; these 8 minutes became Lao Mouzi. This is the darkest and most destructive moment in my career as a director.

Criticisms came from all directions: the content of the performance was old-fashioned, the form was outdated, mechanical, a hodgepodge, and it did not showcase Chinese culture...

Although the performance lasted only eight minutes, the doubts about Zhang Yimou continued until the opening ceremony of the Imperial Capital Olympics for four full years.

Not long after Zhang Yimou returned from Athens, his reputation in the circle had completely plummeted.

Many people have obviously been unhappy with him for more than a day or two. From colleagues to the public, the media to major film and television companies... From direct instructions from leaders to letters from the general public, it can be said that there is a flood of negative comments, and many people have even given up. He made harsh words: Zhang Yimou cannot be allowed to be the opening ceremony director of the Imperial Capital Olympics again.

"In these 8 minutes, the level of scolding, the occasion, the frequency and the people scolded were all quite large, quite high!"

This is what Lao Mouzi said in an interview later.

Moreover, this is the first adjustment.

Chen Yu remembered this program from the Athens Olympics correctly, but he adjusted it four times!
In other words, there are still 3 more times waiting for you!

People just want to take advantage of you and embarrass you on the stage around the world.

The current China in 04 is like a sleeping lion that has just awakened. Even a hyena dares to provoke you.

Squeak!

While Chen Yu and Tang Yan were chatting, the door to the rehearsal conference room was pushed open.

Lao Mouzi and the leaders of the Olympic Organizing Committee filed out one after another, and everyone's face was obviously very ugly.

“Everyone, please put aside what you are doing!”

clap clap!

Zhang Yimou's familiar applause made everyone raise their heads.

"Everyone should know what happened!"

"The latest requirement from Athens is that the maximum number of people is 70. This cannot be changed. Our Olympic Organizing Committee is also under great pressure!"

Zhang Yimou pursed his lips, looked at everyone and said, "So we have more than 130 people, and we have to get rid of half of them!"

"I discussed with Master Yande and removed the number of people from the martial arts performances and the 56 ethnic groups. First, make sure that the rehearsals for other performances go as normal!"

"The martial arts program needs to be rearranged!"

Zhang Yimou glanced at Chen Yu who was sitting there, and said with a hint of apology: "Chen Yu, I'm going to have to work hard on you in the next few days!"

"Let me apologize to everyone here first!"

Zhang Yimou bowed: "Including me, no one will have a holiday until the Olympics is over, and... they will have to work overtime!"

"Sorry, everyone!"

"fine!"

A member of the rehearsal staff shouted there. Normally, he would probably have to yell at this guy, but no one present said anything.

Including Chen Yu.

"Yes, it's okay!"

"There are still more than 20 days left!"

"Actually, it's nothing, it's just that the martial arts team worked hard!"

"I'll pack your lunch from now on!"

"I will never call you bachelors again!"

"Hahaha!"